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Just thought id put this one up for all those faults we find.
heres one to kick it off !
Domestic RCD tripped and wouldnt reset cause was...
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I’m seriously thinking of moving me and the family to Australia but don’t know how to go about it.
I have my electrical...
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If on a 'flexible' roster & you are off work when a public holiday falls are you entitled to it? Employed full time
swing over xmas period 22nd dec - 5th Jan. Currently on $60 flat, any ideas on what figure to request
Have an isolator switch with 20mm screwed entries into the bottom. Have existing 25mm conduit I want to run into it. Ideally I need a simple...
I have today come accross my first polarity problem.
while checking a socket i found it was showing reverse polarity with L and N.
After checkig...
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I have a coaxial wall plate that is hanging off the wall and needs replacing. How do I wire the old plate which has an IN and OUT for the...
Long shot but thought I’d try, have a lighting circuit that trips the RCD as soon as the neutral touches the neutral bar for said RCD. Bypass that...
I would like to get some information on what protection is on a multi meter when accidentally testing a live circuit while the meter is on the...
This may be quite hypothetical for now, but can I take a feed out of the incoming side of an FCU (If it was either a radial or Ring Final) to feed...
Hi, recently moved into 30 year old home. We were renovating it for a few months and didn't notice this issue. 3-4 times over last month the power...
Hi, Trying to wire this 3phase switch as single for a table saw, told I could do this from guy at Haymans, even told 2nd time which wires to...
Hi all, with majority of new builds adopting loop at the switch for residential lighting circuits these days, am wondering if any one still...
I've wired some cable to a small 3x3 shed with 2 gpos, a 15a GPO, and a light. The shed is about 2m away from the house on a concrete slab.
The...
Any ideas on joining a 16mm T&E.
Its fed from a main switch up into a flat. Its mechanical sound just to short to reach new board. it needs to...
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Seeking some thoughts on my own Omega free standing 900mm oven.
Over the past year the oven has been tripping the supplying RCBO unit.
I...
Hi guys, I'm trying to find a definitive answer on the use of 1.5mm 2C+E for power points in a transportable structure which is fed by a 15A inlet...
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I have a problem. Last night my partners dads lights went out at his home. He called out a guy who had a look round and found that the...
If one of your coworkers suffers a severe electric shock, your first instinct will most likely be to rush to their rescue. But first, pause and...
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Can anyone help me locate any 63amp BARDUCT MK1 Tap Off Boxes we have tried the Seimens replacement but these are of no use.
Either New or...
Can I use three phase cable to wire single phase
Hi Guys any of the older generation had this problem with their grading.
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In the early 1980's I got...
So earlier this year I obtained a large machine with a couple of 3 phase motors in it, and the rest single phase. I bought a VFD, correctly wired...
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Quick question for the average Australian Electrician (Not large company).
For normal consumer/single home dwelling:
Is the AS/NZS 3000:2018 with...
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5.3.2 Earthing conductor material and type 5.3.2.1 Conductor material 5.3.2.1.1 Copper conductors Copper earthing...
I have a stand alone generator on site in a factory which will supply a machine rated at 900Amps. Do I need to common up N or E to the Main DB? I...
Hi I have problem wiring up DOL starter
Circuit trips breaker when try to start
I must be wiring something wrong
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Hello All. I have a Westinghouse pxr6988 wall oven. It has a cutting out problem when using it in Keep Warm mode, it heats ok and stat is working...
Gday lads. Have a question about a 3 phase shed feed.
I have a roll on 16mm2, 3 core and earth orange circular. Can I run a 16mm2 SDI neutral in...
hello to everyone ,i am a greek electrician working for years in greece and i would like to come and work in england .i was working in buildings...
Replace of 45amp Fuse with 50amp CB on 10mm2 cable?
Is this okay because of the 0.9 derating of fuse to overloads and because 10mm2 can handle...
Can 50A B type circuit breaker be coordinated with upstream 50A C type circuit breaker to trip earlier on shorts and current overloads?
Does AS/NZS 3000 require to earth metal wall box behind switch or socket outlet?
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Minimum requirements for earthing a steel framed shed? 4x3m
As3000 once again giving conflicting advice..
Incoming submain 6mm TPS 2 Core plus...
Hey guys, thinking of relocating my sub board in my unit to a new location. Does the cable from the main switch Board to the sub board need to be...
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I am hoping this is in the correct forum. To start, I acquired a film processing machine that runs on 3 phase. Now before getting the...
So i have wired up my VFD, turned it on and all funstions appear to be running. So reading the instruction manual i get that i have to program...
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I would like to ask what the experience is on vertical heated towel rail installations as opposed to the heated ladder rails. What are...
This claim was made by a popular ebay seller (female) today.
My original (filament lamp) boat lighting (boats use a 12V car battery supply)...
Is it a must to glue PVC joins that are above ground?
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Got a bit of a problem with a light I was asked to have a look at today, I didnt have time to investigate as I had to shoot off...
We are hosting a hands on technical session on Wireless for Electricians @ Parramatta (Sydney) on 15th of Feb staring @ 1:30pm, followed by drinks...
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I have seen these transformer like things on the higher voltage powerlines when I go to regional areas in NSW and I was wondering what they...
Many devices with motors in them now have electronic controls, e.g. "inverter" aircons/fridges. Many include include soft-start and power-factor...
I have been requested to lock a PowerPoint on for a freezer. so it cant be turned off or unplugged.
The only way I can think to do this is a...
Had to replace a Light Switch with a faulty dimmer.
The New Light Switch is wired different from the old one but appears to work ok
Can someone...
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We had PAT testing carried out the other day and since the engineer left... one of the laser printers in the office has packed up. It powers...
Is earthing stakes mandatory here in Australia, for mobile lighting towers in mining?
Is there any such animal on the market as a 2 gang fused socket?
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